Proposed budget looks at services, water utility capacity

Georgetown’s proposed overall budget for the 2025 Fiscal Year – $842.6 million in expenditures – is about $4 million less than last year’s approved overall budget.

Georgetown receives state funds for waste management event

An $8,000 award was given to Georgetown through the Capital Area Council of Governments Solid Waste Grant for the city’s community collection event in September.

Georgetown tax rate to stay the same in FY 2025

Average Georgetown homeowners should see a decrease in the city portion of their property tax bills next year. The City of Georgetown is building its budget for the next fiscal year based on this year’s current city tax rate.

New city programs encourage saving electricity

Georgetown will be implementing a new energy efficiency and conservation program for electric utility customers starting October 1. The program will promote customer education and offer chances for residents to manage bills and energy usage, according to the city.

City reevaluates approval process

Development code standards and infill development processes will see some changes in Georgetown’s historic neighborhoods as the city continues to update its Unified Development Code.

Georgetown looks at capital projects, debt for next five years

Ahead of budget season for the 2025 fiscal year, Georgetown City Council were presented with a five-year outlook related to debt service and capital improvement project funding.

New Georgetown YMCA property brought into city

The future home of Georgetown’s YMCA has been brought into the city limits and zoned to general commercial, paving the way for the bond-supported facility and gym on the city’s northwest edge.

City staff proposes new landscaping, artificial turf rules

As part of the city’s efforts to update the Unified Development Code – which dictates building standards – proposed landscaping changes would place heavier emphasis on water conservation and native plants.

City applies for $485,000 grant

The City of Georgetown will make three requests in its application to Williamson County’s 2024 Community Development Block Grant, which the county uses to fund projects that will address urgent community development needs and benefit low to moderate income residents.